Heart of iron
Ashley Poston
Heart of iron
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ashley Poston
Heart of Iron
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Seventeen-year-old Ana, raised among space outlaws and accompanied by a sentient android named D09, embarks on a daring mission to save her glitching companion. Her quest for a lost ship's coordinates pits her against a determined Ironblood boy, thrusting them both into a dangerous chase across the stars. As secrets unravel and old enemies resurface, Ana must decide between saving a kingdom that despises her or protecting the boy she loves.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include romantic content, physical danger, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780062652850
- Pages
- 467
- Publisher
- Balzer + Bray
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 100,057
- Read-Aloud
- ~11h 7m
- Text Density
- Standard